Right now the offset of what the Lakers owe Mike Brown is what is holding up his discussions with Cleveland. So do the Lakers get out of paying Brown if the Cavs sign him (or at least most of it)? If that's the case wouldn't that extra financial flexibility make it easier to fire 'antoni?

Right now the offset of what the Lakers owe Mike Brown is what is holding up his discussions with Cleveland. So do the Lakers get out of paying Brown if the Cavs sign him (or at least most of it)? If that's the case wouldn't that extra financial flexibility make it easier to fire 'antoni?